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19th Century Sterling Silver Armorial Ice Cream Forks, Gorham Medallion Set of 6
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six weighty estate sterling silver ice cream forks, the ‘Medallion’ pattern from Gorham
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.5 in W 1.25 in D 5.5 in
Crown Princess by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 52 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream soup spoons, 6 5/8"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/2"
1 serving spoon, 8 3/8"
1 cold
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 58 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2"
8
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Southern Colonial, International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 94 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 9 1/4",
12 forks 7 3/8",
12 salad forks 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons 5 7/8",
12 cream soup
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Wedding Bells by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 78 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2"
12 iced
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 142 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter spreaders, all-sterling, 6"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8"
12 ice cream
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Eighteen Ten 1810 International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102 Pc Din
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/8"
8 Place Soup Spoons, 7"
8 Iced
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Festival by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 57 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 8 7/8"
6 forks, 7 1/8"
6 salad forks, 6 1/4"
6 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
6 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4"
6 flat
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Rochelle by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 137 pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
12 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 6 3/4"
12 Parfait Spoons, 6 3/8"
12 Ice Cream Spoons, design
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Southern Colonial by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 94 Pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4"
12 forks, 7 3/8"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
12 cream soup
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Lunch 115 Pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4".
12 forks, 7 1/8".
12 salad forks, 6 3/8".
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4".
12 cream soup
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 105 Pieces Dinner
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6"
12 Cream Spoons, 6 1/2"
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4"
12
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 84 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7 1/8"
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 cream soup spoons
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Kenilworth by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 200 Pieces Huge
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
server, 9 7/8",
12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4",
12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 5/8",
12 ice cream forks, 5 1/2",
1
Category
Antique 1880s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Chesterfield by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 136 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 5 1/4"
12 Grapefruit Spoons, 5 5/8"
12 Ice Cream Forks, 5 1/8"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 3 3/4"
4
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Continental by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 104 pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 8 3/4"
12 Regular Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Serenity by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 60 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter spreaders, 5 7/8",
eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/2",
eight iced tea spoons, 7 1/2",
one gravy
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Fitted Box, 125 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream forks gold-washed, 5 3/8".
12 gumbo soup spoons, 7".
12 dessert forks gold-washed, 6 1/4".
One
Category
Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Enchantress by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 80 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 8 3/4",
eight forks, 7 3/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/2",
eight teaspoons, 6 1/8",
eight cream
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orchid by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 68 pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8"
8 Salad Forks, 6 3/8"
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 Cream
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 115 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4"
12 forks, 7 1/8"
12 salad forks, 6 3/8"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12 cream
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Wentworth by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 102 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
ice cream forks, 5".
One serving spoon, 8 3/8".
One sugar spoon, 6".
One pickle fork, 5 7/8".
One
Category
Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 140 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
12 ice cream forks, 5 3/8".
One gravy ladle, 6 3/4".
One cold meat fork, 9".
One flat handle master
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Courtship by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 61 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 9 1/8",
8 FORKS, 7 1/4",
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 3/8",
8 TEASPOONS, 6",
8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6 3/8",
8
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Charles II by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 174 Pieces Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 7 1/4"
12 Bouillon Spoons, 5 1/8"
12 Demitasse Spoons, gold-washed, 4 1/4"
12 Ice Cream Forks
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Serenity by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 9 1/4",
eight forks, 7 1/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/2",
eight teaspoons, 6",
eight cream soup
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 258 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4"
24 salad forks, 6 1/4"
24 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
24 cream soup spoons, 6"
24 hollow handle butter
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2".
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6".
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2".
12 iced
Category
Vintage 1930s Renaissance Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2",
12 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8",
one gravy ladle, 6 1/4",
one serving
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 107 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 5 1/2"
8 grapefruit spoons, 6"
8 ice cream forks, 5 3/8"
8 4 o'clock coffee spoons, 5 1/8"
1
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Rex by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 123 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
:
12 Knives, 9 3/8"
12 Forks, 7 3/8"
12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Cream Soup Spoons
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 145 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2"
12 place soup spoons, 6 3/4
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Wedgwood by Int Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Dinner and Hollowware Collection
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
demitasse spoons, 4 1/8"
12 ice cream forks, 5 3/8"
One gravy ladle, 6 3/4"
One cold meat fork, 9"
One flat
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Courtship by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 9 1/8",
12 forks 7 1/4",
12 salad forks 6 3/8",
12 teaspoons 6",
12 cream soup spoons
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Joan of Arc by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cream Soup Spoons, 6"
· 8 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
· 8 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
· 8 Iced
Category
Vintage 1940s Louis XV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 114 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 9 1/4",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons, 6",
12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Rex by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 58 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream soup spoons, 6 1/8",
eight hollow handle butter spreaders, 6",
eight iced tea spoons, 7 1/2
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Pendant of Fruit by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 89 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 5 5/8"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 3/8"
8 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 5 3/4"
1 Serving
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 84 Pcs M Monogram
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 1/4"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
8 cream
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Rex by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 81 Pc Dinner & Lunch for 6
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Regular/Lunch Forks, 7 3/8"
6 Salad Forks, 6 1/4"
6 Teaspoons, 6"
6 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8"
6 Cream
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Foxhall by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 105 Pieces No Mono
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/8"
12 salad forks, 6 3/8"
24 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
12 cream soup spoon, 6"
12
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Van Dyke By International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, S Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 5 7/8"
10 Ice Cream Forks, 5"
8 Cocktail Forks, 5 5/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 7 1/4"
2 Serving Spoons, 8
Category
Early 20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Athene by Amston Vermeil Gold Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 171 pc Dinner
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 6"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 8 1/4"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/4"
12 Steak Knives, 8 3/4"
1 Gravy Ladle
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
New Queens by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 96 Pcs "W" Mono
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 4 1/4"
8 ice cream forks, original, 5 3/4"
8 serving spoons, 8 1/4"
Includes bonus brand new
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Maryland Engraved by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 143 Pcs Mono R
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
3/8"
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 5/8"
12 steak knives, 8 3/8"
4 serving spoons
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Maryland Plain by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 74 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4"
8 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/8"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 5/8"
8
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size 168 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
olive spoon, 5 3/4"
1 berry spoon, 9"
1 ice cream serving spoon, 9 3/8"
Includes bonus brand new
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 66 Pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 7/8"
8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/8"
8 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/4"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 5/8
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Castle Rose by Royal Crest Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 Pieces
By Royal Crest Silver 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 9 1/8",
eight forks, 7 1/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/8",
eight teaspoons, 6",
eight cream soup
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Iris & New Art by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Nouveau 167 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
ICE CREAM FORKS, GOLD-WASHED, 5 3/4"
1 SUGAR SPOON, GOLD-WASHED, 6 1/4"
1 BERRY SPOON, GOLD-WASHED
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Madame Royale by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 148 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
lettuce fork, 8"
1 jelly cake server, 8 1/2"
1 ice cream slice, 10"
Includes bonus brand new storage
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
#19 by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 212 Pieces Dinner Deco
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
1/4"
12 ice cream forks, original, 5 5/8"
11 dessert forks, 6 1/4"
12 dessert knives, 7 3/4"
12
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Hennegan, Bates Co. Sterling Silver Schofield Hand Chased Rose Salad Forks S/6
By Hennegan Bates & Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bowled to handle ice cream or sherbets as well. Marked Sterling. Versos are engraved with the initials
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.5 in W 1 in D 6 in
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 126 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Luncheon/dessert forks, 7"
12 Ice Cream forks, gold-washed, 5 3/4"
12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wellington by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 146 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
12 ice cream forks, gold-washed, 5 1/2",
12 fish forks, gold-washed, 7",
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 155 pcs Dinner Old
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Luncheon Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 6 1/8"
12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12 Cream
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 155 Pieces Fabulous
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 7 5/8"
12 bouillon soup spoons, 5"
12 ice cream forks, large, original, 6"
12 grapefruit spoons
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 60 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/2",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 6",
eight iced tea spoons, 7 3/8
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ecstasy by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 142 pc Dinner Size
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cream Soup Spoons, 6"
12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, all-sterling, 6"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
12
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Princess Elizabeth by National Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 62 Pieces
By National Silver Company 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 8 3/4",
eight forks, 7 1/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/2",
eight teaspoons, 5 3/4",
eight cream
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Silver Ice Cream Forks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of silver ice cream forks available for sale. The range of distinct silver ice cream forks — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Silver ice cream forks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Silver ice cream forks bearing Victorian hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Silver Ice Cream Forks?
Prices for silver ice cream forks start at $69 and top out at $1,200 with the average selling for $129.
Finding the Right tableware for You
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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